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Bengaluru temple bans weddings as priests grow tired of court summons in divorce cases
The Halasuru Someshwara Swamy Temple, a centuries-old heritage shrine and one of Bengaluru’s busiest temples, was once a popular wedding venue.
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Mumbai air quality today: Sun returns but AQI remains ‘poor’ at 139; ‘severe’ pollution plagues Wadala
Mumbai AQI: Data from the air quality monitoring platform AQI.in revealed the city’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) at 139, categorised as ‘poor’.
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New Vande Bharat for UP: Gomti Nagar-Saharanpur train to start on Dec 9 - Check route, stops, & ticket prices
The train will run as Train No. 26504/26503 on the Gomti Nagar–Saharanpur–Gomti Nagar route. It will cover a total distance of 535 km in about 8 hours and 40 minutes. The train will travel via Moradabad, one of the major railway junctions in the region.
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CCTV captures Hyderabad businessman's daylight murder in planned attack with stones, knives and gun
The assault occurred at approximately 7.55 am in the Jawaharnagar area as Ratnam, a resident of Saket Colony involved in the construction and real estate sectors, was returning home after dropping his daughter at school.
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Goa nightclub fire: IPS officers accused of shielding Birch by Romeo Lane from police checks
Gia nightclub fire: The official claims that two separate police units — the Anjuna police station and the crime branch — were actively pursuing the venue for documentation and permissions required to operate legally. In both instances, these investigations were allegedly shut down by higher-ranking IPS officials.
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Bengaluru to get India’s tallest metro stations as Phase-3 structures surpass Jayadeva
Bengaluru Metro: Phase 3 of Namma Metro will consist of two major corridors. The 32.3-km Orange Line will connect JP Nagar 4th Phase to Kempapura via the Outer Ring Road, while the 12.15-km Silver Line will link Hosahalli to Kadabagere along Magadi Road.
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‘Forced to drink sanitiser, molested for dowry’: UP cop alleges rape at gunpoint by brother-in-law
The woman’s husband, also a UP Police constable posted in Gautam Buddha Nagar, married her on January 26, 2023, in Meerut. In her complaint, she stated that her father spent ₹50 lakh on the wedding and provided a car, jewellery and other gifts.
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Telangana weather: Hyderabad wakes up to chilly morning as IMD sounds cold wave alert across districts
Telangana weather: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a cold wave advisory for several parts of Telangana, warning that minimum temperatures may fall by 3-4°C over the next 24 hours.
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Satellites miss over 90% of Punjab-Haryana farm fires, new study warns of ‘large-scale undercounting’
According to the International Forum for Environment, Sustainability and Technology (iFOREST), more than 90% of large farm fires in Punjab and Haryana are now occurring in the late afternoon and evening, long after the government’s monitoring satellites have passed over the region.
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Cold wave descends on Telangana; 'below normal' chill likely to grip Hyderabad for next 72 hours
The mercury in Hyderabad and its surrounding regions fell sharply between Sunday evening and the early hours of Monday. The city’s lowest minimum of 8.4 degrees Celsius was recorded at Hyderabad Central University, Serilingampally.
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Goa fire: Nightclub built on salt pan ignored multiple warnings; ran despite demolition order
Goa nighclub fire: The incident, which occurred late Saturday night, claimed the lives of 25 people. Police have now registered a case against Romeo Lane chairman Saurabh Luthra, along with the club’s partners, managers, and event organisers.
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Telangana Rising Global Summit: Hyderabad police issue traffic advisory for Dec 8, 9 – know alternate routes
Commuters are advised to plan their travel in advance and follow the suggested routes to avoid congestion across Hyderabad.
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Odisha teenager succumbs to burns after setting herself afire over two-year stalking harassment
The teenager, a student from Rajgangpur, died at the Rourkela hospital where she was admitted on Saturday. Medical authorities cited multiple organ failure triggered by the catastrophic burn injuries.
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Delhi family's Goa vacation ends in ashes; woman loses husband, 3 sisters in club fire
Goa nightclub tragedy: Bhavana Joshi, her husband Vinod Kumar and her three sisters — Anita, Saroj and Kamala — had arrived in the coastal state on December 4 for what was to be their first carefree holiday together.
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Delhi Police to intensify patrols for Christmas, New Year celebrations after Goa nightclub fire
In a statement, police said patrolling would be increased in prominent party hubs, with clubs, bars and restaurants directed to immediately review their adherence to fire safety norms.
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WATCH: New video shows electronic firecracker triggered deadly blaze at Goa nightclub
Goa nightclub fire: The footage, which came to light on Monday, shows an electronic firecracker being set off during a belly dance and live music performance. Moments later, sparks from the device shoot upward and touch the bamboo-lined ceiling.
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IndiGo turmoil enters 7th day: Bengaluru sees 127 flights axed, nationwide disruption continues
According to airport authorities, the airline cancelled 127 flights at Bengaluru Airport alone on Monday — 62 departures and 65 arrivals.
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Mumbai's Byculla Zoo greenlights Rs 490 cr exotic zone, plans India's first 'cheetah restaurant'
With a budget pegged at Rs 490 crore, the ambitious project promises to introduce 19 exotic species, including the country’s first public exhibit of white lions and an innovative African-themed restaurant overlooking animal habitats.
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Mumbai AQI today: Air quality turns unhealthy at 255, Wadala at hazardous 455
Mumbai AQI: Despite forecasts of fine weather from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the Air Quality Index (AQI) soared into the ‘unhealthy’ zone, with several hotspots reaching hazardous levels.
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‘I was crying and shaking’: Kazakh dancer recalls narrow escape from Goa nightclub fire
Goa nighclub tragedy: The dancer praised the club staff and management for their quick response. “People started running towards the exit. Hotel staff helped. People helped each other,” she said.
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Six dead as car falls into 600-foot gorge in ghat area of Maharashtra's Nashik
The accident occurred when a vehicle carrying devotees fell from Saptashrungi Gad in Nashik district. Local authorities said rescue teams were deployed immediately.
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'Desperate for a son': Bengal woman held for throwing newborn daughter from terrace minutes after birth
The case came to light on the morning of December 5 when Vinay Rawat, a resident of Nehru Nagar’s Rakesh Marg in Ghaziabad, discovered the body of an infant on his roof and alerted authorities.
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Watch: Pigeon enters Bengaluru-Vadodara IndiGo flight amid chaos, ‘decided to fly at 900kmph today’
A digital creator on board recorded the scene and later shared it on Instagram, calling it “A surprise guest in the flight. A moment of joy and humour. Enjoyed."
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Goa nightclub fire: All victims identified; 5 tourists, 20 staff members on the list
Among the five tourists who lost their lives, four were from Delhi and one was from Karnataka. The Delhi victims included three members of the same family, Saroj Joshi, Vinod Kumar, Anita Joshi and Kamla Joshi, while the fifth tourist, Ishaq, was from Karnataka.
